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ON DEMAND: Windrush Day 2020, reflecting on the ongoing campaign for justice

Watch back: Our celebration of Windrush Day 2020, reflecting on the ongoing campaign for justice for the Windrush generation, co-hosted with the Greater London Authority. Read more

ON DEMAND: Resist, protest, imagine: Art for a new deal on migration

Radical change takes imagination. Join us to hear from three artists using their work to resist, protest and imagine different futures - and learn what we as migrants' rights campaigners can do. Read more

ON DEMAND: Work It Out - protecting migrant workers' rights

In our hospitals, classrooms, retail and hospitality industries, migrant workers have helped to ensure that none of us are left behind. As we recover from this pandemic, we must make sure we do not leave them behind. Read more

ON DEMAND: In conversation with Emily Kenway - The Truth About Modern Slavery

We’re delighted to welcome Emily Kenway to discuss her new book, The Truth About Modern Slavery. Read more

ON DEMAND: In conversation with Leah Cowan - author of Border Nation

We're delighted to welcome Leah Cowan, author of forthcoming book Border Nation, in conversation with JCWI's Minnie Rahman. Read more

After the clapping stops: the crisis facing migrant care workers

Care work is in the spotlight like never before, but the sector faces a looming crisis. Join us on 20 April to hear how the immigration system is putting care workers, and the sector, at risk. Read more

ON DEMAND: Beyond Labels: Refugee Week exhibition 2021

ON DEMAND: Roundtable on Resisting the Digital Hostile Environment

Join JCWI's online roundtable event with Liberty and Foxglove Legal on Friday 30th July with participants from the migrants’ rights and civil liberties sectors to discuss: - Resisting the digitisation of the Hostile Environment: How to advocate for a system that protects everybody’s rights? - Impact on individuals: How can practitioners assist clients who have a digital-only status? - The bigger picture: How does the digitalisation of immigration enforcement within the wider data rights agen Read more

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Join us and stand up for refugee protection

Join us and stand with refugees against the Government's cruel and dangerous Borders Bill.
JCWI tells MPs: don't criminalise refugees

On Tuesday 21 September, Zoe Gardner, Policy Manager at JCWI will speak to MPs about the dangers of the anti-refugee Borders Bill in Parliament.
Jack's story

Jack's life was put on hold, and then at risk, by the UK's complex, expensive and cruel immigration system.
Paralegal

Passionate about equality and migrants’ rights, and looking to take the next step in your legal career? We are hiring two Paralegals - deadline 10pm 19 September 2021.

Windrush scandal explained

Who are the Windrush generation? What is the Windrush scandal? Why did the Windrush scandal happen? All your questions answered.
Join us and stand with Afghan refugees

Stand with the people of Afghanistan and call for changes so our asylum system is fit to meet this crisis.
We won! Home Office to stop using racist visa algorithm

The Home Office will scrap the racist algorithm it uses to sift visa applications, after we and tech justice organisation Foxglove launched legal action.
Application fees - applying for a fee waiver

If you're applying for some forms of leave to remain but can't afford the application fee, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver - more details here
Stand with undocumented migrants

The UK's immigration system, and the Hostile Environment, drive people out of legal status and stoke divisions. But it doesn't have to be this way - take action now
Don't criminalise refugees - our joint letter to the Home Secretary on the Afghanistan crisis

Over 100 charities and human rights organisations urge the Home Secretary to offer a generous and compassionate welcome to Afghan refugees.
Are you the primary carer of a British citizen? The EU Settlement Scheme is now open to you

A recent High Court ruling means that people with leave to remain under the Immigration Rules (or eligible for such leave) as the primary carer of a British citizen, may be able to apply for leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme.
We Are Here: Routes to regularisation for the UK's undocumented population

Our ground-breaking research explores the reality of life for undocumented migrants in the UK today. Based on in-depth interviews with undocumented people, we explore how people become undocumented, and propose simple, workable reforms to break the cycle of insecure immigration status. (April 2021)
Briefing: The Afghanistan Crisis and Refugee Rights

JCWI's briefing for Members of Parliament on the crisis in Afghanistan and its implications for people seeking protection
The Hostile Environment explained

What is the hostile environment? Who is impacted by the hostile environment? How is the hostile environment connected to the Windrush scandal? All your questions answered.